Judge Lawrence Morales announces his run for office, 10-24

The Honorable Municipal Judge Lawrence Morales of Leon Valley (27 yrs.) , Live Oak (7 years), Boerne (5 yrs), and China Grove (3 yrs), announced his candidacy for Judge of the Bexar County 285th District Court in front of a crowd of family, friends, and neighbors at the old Black Diamond Grocery Store on the corner of 24th and Poplar St., on Saturday October 24th.

The only candidate with 27 years judicial experience, Judge Morales chose to use the convenience store his family once owned, and where his work experience began, as the backdrop for his announcement. Judge Morales explained his choice of the small corner store as the setting for the announcement,

"This is where it all began, where I learned the values of hard work and community, selling watermelons with my Dad, these lessons and values I gained while young, I will always remember as I decide the important cases that effect everyday people that will come before me as Judge of the 285th. I am keenly aware of the importance of electing, and keeping competent, experienced, and impartial judges in the Bexar County Courthouse."

"The Honorable Michael P. Peden has presided over the 285th District Court for many years with honor and dedication. Judge Peden is not seeking re-election, and has decided to retire from the bench at the end of this term. It would be my honor and privilege to succeed Judge Peden, and to continue serving the citizens of Bexar County", announced Judge Morales.

Surrounded by Morales supporters and local residents at the Black Diamond Grocery Store at the intersection of Poplar & 24th Streets on the city's westside, the crowd was treated to fresh watermelon slices and an intimate musical performance by award winning and Smithsonian honorees, Max Baca and David Farias of Los TexManiacs.

Judge Morales is a graduate of Fox Tech High School. He earned his BA in political science from St. Mary's University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Judge Morales is also proud of being an award winning coach of Rosedale Select Baseball League.